History at St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
St. Mary's College of Maryland graduates in history earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St. Mary's College of Maryland Compares for History
All 459 colleges reporting history earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $136,403 | $125,641 | #1 | $61,127 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $112,377 | $120,596 | #2 | $60,750 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $109,947 | $98,987 | #3 | $54,700 |
| 4 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $103,601 | $91,232 | #5 | $56,444 |
| 5 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $100,087 | $91,138 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $98,079 | $93,351 | #4 | $53,828 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $88,517 | $90,023 | #7 | $48,555 |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $85,520 | $84,228 | #8 | $42,296 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $82,031 | $78,077 | #9 | $44,706 |
| 10 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $80,347 | $70,519 | #19 | $45,363 |
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| 118 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $55,797 | $50,772 | #233 | $32,596 |
| 119 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $55,782 | $50,795 | #232 | $29,000 |
| 120 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $55,475 | $56,402 | #91 | $39,240 |
| 121 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $55,472 | $48,683 | #288 | $28,929 |
| 122 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $55,464 | $64,219 | #29 | $29,793 |
| 123 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $55,413 | $50,422 | #242 | $26,862 |
| 124 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $55,388 | $55,056 | #113 | $34,753 |
Other Majors at St. Mary's College of Maryland by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $94,101 | $72,926 | #154 of 459 |
| Mathematics | $77,474 | — | #97 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,397 | — | #98 of 565 |
| Economics | $71,252 | $51,483 | #258 of 368 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $69,232 | $43,629 | #18 of 34 |
| Biology | $66,097 | $36,331 | #160 of 841 |
| Psychology | $61,214 | $28,334 | #80 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $56,619 | — | #114 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $53,504 | $30,025 | #162 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,442 | — | #130 of 423 |
| Anthropology | $41,309 | — | #148 of 188 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St. Mary's College of Maryland history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,929 one year after graduating and $55,472 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St. Mary's College of Maryland rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, St. Mary's College of Maryland ranks #121 by median pay four years after graduation, and #288 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at St. Mary's College of Maryland worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,943.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.